At a Glance
Median Income
$80,795
$40,534 per capita
Home Value
$360,200
Zillow: $666,852
Median Rent
$1,406/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
92/100K
1,136/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.1%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
282 sunny days/yr
How Ambler Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ambler's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ambler a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ambler residents earn a median household income of $80,795 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,534. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,922 business establishments, including 2,054 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ambler is $360,200 , 28% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $666,852. Median rent is $1,406/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Ambler reports 92 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,136/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
46.1% of adults in Ambler hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ambler has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population6,822
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density8,026/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,795
Per Capita$40,534
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
Housing
A
Home Value$360,200
Rent$1,406
Ownership52.9%
Zillow$666,852
Housing Units2,750
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent92/100K
Property1,136/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault31/100K
Burglary61/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death5,470/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation247 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.1%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+16.0%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Ambler was founded in 1859.
The median home in Ambler was built in 1955.
22.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 255 Mbps.
There are 2,054 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
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